DCS World Training and Tutorials

Echo Victor delivers precise and comprehensive training for both casual and milsim DCS World pilots. From air-combat manoeuvres to SEAD tactics and weapon tutorials, learn to fly and fight with skill and finesse.

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BFM Fundamentals - Tactics EVERY Pilot should know! | Tactics and Manoeuvring

This is the first part of a three-part episode on BFM (Basic Fighter Manoeuvres), covering the fundamentals and terminology surrounding the topic. Parts 2 and 3 will cover Offensive and Defensive BFM.

SEAD - How to KILL SAM Sites! | DCS Tactics and Manoeuvring

This is the second episode of a series on DCS World Tactics and Manoeuvring focussed on Suppression of Enemy Air Defences or SEAD.

Offensive BFM - How to WIN Dogfights! | Tactics and Manoeuvring

Part 2 of the BFM Episode of Tactics and Manoeuvring covering an introduction to the concepts and manoeuvres for use in Offensive BFM.

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Videos

DCS World - Tactics and Manoeuvring

BFM Fundamentals - Tactics EVERY Pilot should know! | Tactics and Manoeuvring

This is the first part of a three-part episode on BFM (Basic Fighter Manoeuvres), covering the fundamentals and terminology surrounding the topic. Parts 2 and 3 will cover Offensive and Defensive BFM.

Offensive BFM - How to WIN Dogfights! | Tactics and Manoeuvring

Part 2 of the BFM Episode of Tactics and Manoeuvring covering an introduction to the concepts and manoeuvres for use in Offensive BFM.

Defensive BFM - How to SURVIVE in a Dogfight! | Tactics and Manoeuvring

Part 3 of the BFM Episode of Tactics and Manoeuvring covers an introduction to the concepts and manoeuvres for use in Defensive BFM.

The ULTIMATE BFM Guide | DCS Tactics and Manoeuvring

This is the first episode of a series on DCS World Tactics and Manoeuvring focussed on Basic Fighter Manoeuvres or BFM.

SEAD - How to KILL SAM Sites! | DCS Tactics and Manoeuvring

This is the second episode of a series on DCS World Tactics and Manoeuvring focussed on Suppression of Enemy Air Defences or SEAD.

Basic Surface Attack - How the Military ACTUALLY Does It! | DCS World Tactics and Manoeuvring

This is the first episode of the Air-to-Ground Tactics and Manoeuvring mini-series focussed on Basic Surface Attack (BSA) as taught in the US Air Force and Navy.

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Documents & Reference Material

Downloadable reference guides and training material to support Echo Victor DCS tutorials.

United States Air Force T-38C Training Manuals

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Flying Fundamentals [AETCMAN 11-251]

The USAF Manual for Flying Fundamentals in the T-38.
Includes instruction on Ground Ops, Startup Taxi Takeoff, and various airbourne procedures.

Source: Department of the Air Force E-Publishing

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Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals [AETCTTP 11-1]

The USAF Manual for Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals in the T-38.
Includes instruction on Basic Fighter Manoeuvres (BFM) and Basic Surface Attack (BSA)

Source: Department of the Air Force E-Publishing

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NATO and Multi-Service Documents

Multi-Service Brevity Codes [AFTTP 3-2.5]

Contains all brevity codes in current use by NATO and Allied countries in Air, Land, Sea, Space, and Cyber operations

Source: Air Land Sea Space Application (ALSSA) Center

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Books and Literature

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Fighter Combat - Tactics and Maneuvering (Robert L. Shaw)

This book provides a detailed discussion of one-on-one dog-fights and multi-fighter team work tactics.

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Flight Manuals

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NATOPS Flight Manual F/A-18A/B/C/D Hornet [A1-F18AC-NFM-000]

The Flight Manual for the US Navy Boeing F/A-18A/B/C/D Legacy Hornet fast jet aircraft.

Source: Public Intelligence

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HAF F-16C/D blk.50 and 52+ Flight Manual [T.O. GR1F-16CJ-1]

The Flight Manual for the USAF Lockheed Martin F-16C/D Fighting Falcon "Viper" fast jet aircraft.

Source: Public Intelligence

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Training Missions

Downloadable DCS Missions with full briefings and tips and tricks.

Basic Surface Attack Training

T-45C Goshawk

T-45C Raked Range Pattern

Fly the T-45C Goshawk around the Raked Range Pattern.
NOTE: Requires the free VNAO T-45C Goshawk Mod available at this link.

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US Navy T-45C Goshawk Raked Range Pattern

This mission is designed to learn how to fly the US Navy Raked Range Pattern in the T-45C Goshawk Training Aircraft.

Basic Surface Attack Video - US Navy Raked Range

Below you will find my Basic Surface Attack video. If you haven't already, make sure you watch the section on the Raked Range Pattern
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